The memoir, Picking Cotton, by Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton, is about a man named Ronald Cotton who is being accused of raping Jennifer Thompson and how the trial plays out from each other’s point of view. Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton felt confident after being influenced by their parents to not give up in their situation. However, ways their parents influence their circumstances are similar and diverse. Ronald’s and Jennifer’s parents support them by showing up to their trial, but Jennifer’s parents did not show many emotions as Ronald’s did.
By Ronald’s and Jennifer’s parents attending their children’s trial, it gave them support and confidence about their case. Seeing his parents in the courtroom helps Ronald continuously
